Another 56 cases of the coronavirus were confirmed throughout the state on Friday, bringing Maine's total number of COVID-19 patients to 432. Read More
“There were people everywhere. There were signs hanging off the overpass. And the rink was packed. That’s when you realized how impactful it was not only to us, but to the community and the state. It was a special moment in Maine history." Read More
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That’s something many folks have been asking, and scientific experts are working to provide the answers. Read More
It's official. As of Thursday morning, Maine residents have been asked to stay at home through the end of April. Read More
Cold and frustrated, I headed for home, vying to return another day and hike into the woods in search of trout. Maybe in a few weeks, when the alder leaves are as big as a mouse's ear. That's the perfect time to fish the brooks, old timers will tell you. Read More
Biologists said the increased permits would be in line with a continuing goal of reducing moose density in certain areas in order to cut down the effect of winter ticks on the herd. Read More
Maine Woodland Owners announced the completion of the largest land donation in the group’s history on March 30, a gift of more than 2,000 acres in New Gloucester by the Chandler family. Read More
A man accused of stealing personal protective equipment intended for emergency responders from Bangor City Hall has been charged with theft. Read More
The rise of novel coronavirus has transformed everything I'd come to know as normal. Read More
Early Saturday morning, visit bangordailynews.com/sports, where we’ll unveil our selections for the top 15 girls players in Maine, regardless of position, division of competition or geographic location. Read More
This April, the owner of The Keeping Room in Hampden will celebrate 40 years in the fabric arts business. Toni Philbrick advertises her home decor space, The Keeping Room, as ‘a different kind of shop,’ which stays true to its name. Her store is filled… Read More
In the past two decades, the practice of mindfulness and meditation has gone from being a spiritual practice done at ashrams in India, where it originated thousands of years ago, to the mainstream as the celebrities who tout its benefits. Read More
Certain factors in Maine make the struggle for sleep in the Pine Tree State unique. Read More
A practice that originated in Japan, forest bathing — “shinrin-yoku” in Japanese — is a form of therapy or healing that involves immersing and being present in nature. Read More
